William E. Sparks

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - William Edward "Billy Buckwheat" Sparks, 47, of 121 Knollcrest Drive, Gaffney, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007.

Born in Gaffney, he was the son of Betty Knight Sparks of the home and the late Joe Mac Sparks Sr. Mr. Sparks was a Show Car Coordinator for Hollywood Productions in Gaffney. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and was a Shriner. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and was living out his dream.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Pittman; a brother, Joe Mac Sparks Jr. and wife, Vivian, of Gaffney; a sister, Cheryl Corbett and husband, Kevin, of Gaffney; a stepbrother, Ricky Duckett and wife, Gail, of Mooresville, N.C.; nieces, Angela and Aaron Manns and family, Melissa and Justin Griggs and family, Allison Duckett and Stephanie Phillips; nephews, Bryan and Nikki Phillips and family; and a very special niece, Kaitlin "Flossie" Corbett.

In addition to his father, Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Alex and Ruby Knight and Hal and Carrie Sparks.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home. For arrangement information contact Shuford Hatcher at 489-2533.